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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
 This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee will review the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
DRC to review Kelly Park land use changes, 502-home subdivision for Paulucci Acres
July 21, 2026
Committee also will consider Chandler Row, Twin Fountains, and many industrial proposals.
Dr. Phyllis Olmstead speaks during public comment at a March City Commission meeting.
Commission approves $70,000 in nonprofit grants after discussion of program’s growth 
July 17, 2026
Officials praise streamlined application process; residents ask about eligibility requirements.
Steven "Trooper Steve" Montiero, shown during his tenure with the Florida Highway Patrol, was unanimously ratified Wednesday as Apopka's public information director. He is scheduled to begin the position Aug. 10.
Commission ratifies ‘Trooper Steve’ Montiero as Apopka public information director 
July 17, 2026
Mayor says new department will boost transparency and communication.
Rock Springs Elementary School, shown at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Faye Street, has been selected as one of the first 12 Orange County schools included in the county's initial rollout of automated school-zone speed enforcement cameras.
Rock Springs Elementary among first schools selected for speed camera enforcement 
July 17, 2026
County study identified the Apopka school as one of 12 initial locations.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
DRC sends Carolina Textiles, Wolf Lake Ranch plans back for revisions 
July 16, 2026
Staff cites outstanding engineering and planning issues on both proposals.
Public Works Director Vladimir Simonovski
City approves $12.7M Golden Gem project 
July 16, 2026
Pump station will move reclaimed water into city system.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez
Commission delays 2026-27 millage rate decision 
July 16, 2026
Disagreement over tax increase postpones budget action.
A rendering by PNM Architecture, submitted with the project application to the city, depicts a proposed enclosed luxury vehicle storage facility planned for a 5.23-acre site at the northeast corner of Clarcona Road and East Keene Road.
Planning Commission to launch Land Development Code workshops amid state law limits 
July 15, 2026
Board unanimously approved luxe vehicle storage plans, other agenda items.
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store 
July 15, 2026
Former Winn-Dixie location will employ up to 20 workers.
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Commission to consider proposed 5.1876-mill tax rate for FY2027 
July 14, 2026
Proposed rate is a 0.75-mill increase over the current 4.4376 mills.
Public Works Director Vladimir Simonovski
City approves $12.7M Golden Gem project Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
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Pump station will move reclaimed water into city system.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez
Commission delays 2026-27 millage rate decision Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
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Disagreement over tax increase postpones budget action.
A rendering by PNM Architecture, submitted with the project application to the city, depicts a proposed enclosed luxury vehicle storage facility planned for a 5.23-acre site at the northeast corner of Clarcona Road and East Keene Road.
Planning Commission to launch Land Development Code workshops amid state law limits Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
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Board unanimously approved luxe vehicle storage plans, other agenda items.
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
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Former Winn-Dixie location will employ up to 20 workers.
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Commission to consider proposed 5.1876-mill tax rate for FY2027 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
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Proposed rate is a 0.75-mill increase over the current 4.4376 mills.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 heads to DRC Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
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Plans call for 42-home subdivision on approximately 21 acres.
OCPS launches online enrollment option for familiesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 13, 2026
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Parents can register students, upload required documents, request school transfers online
The City Commission held a workshop Wednesday to review the preliminary fiscal year 2027 city budget.
Commission weighs tentative millage increase as city begins FY27 budget processTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 10, 2026
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City delays some major capital projects pending debt financing
The vacant commercial outparcel at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento Road and Yothers Road is the proposed site of a 7,500-square-foot multi-tenant building. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial of the first-submittal construction site plan because of outstanding staff comments. 
DRC recommends denial of Yothers outparcel plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 8, 2026
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The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended denial Wednesday for a proposed commercial outparcel after the project generated the most discussion of the morning over parking, pedestrian access, landscaping and dumpster placement.  The Yothers Outparcel construction…
A sign advertises new homes at Eden Crest, one of several development-related items scheduled for review at the July 8 Development Review Committee meeting.
DRC to review Kelly Park master plan amendment, major development proposalsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 7, 2026
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Committee to also review three special events applications.



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